The purpose of this position is to perform as a Suitability Specialist. The incumbent will be responsible for recommending whether a person is or is not suitable for employment with the Federal Government based on the presence or absence of one or more specific factors outlined by the Office of Personnel Management. The purpose is to ensure that all individuals working for the Federal Government are loyal, trustworthy and demonstrate good conduct.

Duties

Reviews and processes requests for personnel security investigations, utilizing electronic or manual systems to enable timely background investigation submissions and determinations. Conducts fact-finding and collects additional information from applicants, appointees, and employees in order to make pre-employment or eligibility recommendations regarding future or current federal employment. Supports suitability adjudications related to Non-Sensitive background investigations, recommending or taking action where there is contradictory, incomplete, inconclusive, or controversial evidence or material. Conducts day-to-day liaison with investigative and counterintelligence agencies of the Department of Defense and other government agencies in performance of official duties. Enters investigative results in multiple Personnel Security systems. Assists with the implementation of policies, procedures, programs, and standards for the Personnel Security Program, to include the Continuous Evaluation Program. Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASAs commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Requirements

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Position subject to pre-employment background security investigation.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• This position may require a one-year trial period.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify at the GS-09 level, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level performing day-to-day operational duties in support of sensitive suitability information associated with security programs and measures such as supporting suitability/security personnel stakeholders, utilizing suitability systems and pre-investigation screening processes; evaluating suitability recommendations using personnel security principles, concepts, and methodologies; and verifying the results of background investigations comply with suitability and fitness criteria. OR b) Completed all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 2 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field OR d) LL. B or J.D, if related OR e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

Education

If you are using education completed in the United States to meet the qualification requirements, your degree must have been awarded from a college or university that is accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.

Contacts

• Address NASA Shared Services Center 1111 Jerry Hlass Road Stennis Space Center, MS 39529 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]